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Werner Krenn was a renowned Austrian tenor who made a significant contribution to the world of classical music. Born on March 17, 1943, in Vienna, Austria, Krenn was the son of a music teacher and grew up in a musical family. He showed an early interest in music and began singing in the choir of the Vienna Boys' Choir at the age of six. Krenn received his formal music education at the Vienna Music Academy, where he studied under the guidance of Professor Hilde Rössel-Majdan. He made his professional debut in 1965 at the Vienna State Opera, where he performed the role of the First Prisoner in Beethoven's "Fidelio." This marked the beginning of a long and illustrious career in the world of classical music. Over the years, Krenn performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses and concert halls around the world. He was particularly renowned for his performances of Mozart's operas, and he was widely regarded as one of the finest Mozart tenors of his generation. He also had a deep affinity for the music of Richard Strauss, and he performed many of Strauss's works throughout his career. One of Krenn's most notable performances was his portrayal of Tamino in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" at the Salzburg Festival in 1972. This performance was widely acclaimed, and it helped to establish Krenn as one of the leading tenors of his time. He went on to perform in many other productions of "The Magic Flute" throughout his career, and he became closely associated with the role of Tamino. Krenn also had a successful career as a concert singer, and he performed in many of the world's leading concert halls. He was particularly renowned for his performances of Schubert's song cycles, and he recorded several of them during his career. He also performed in many of the major oratorios and cantatas, including Bach's "St. Matthew Passion" and Handel's "Messiah." Throughout his career, Krenn received many awards and honors for his contributions to the world of classical music. In 1974, he was awarded the title of Kammersänger by the Austrian government, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a singer in Austria. He was also awarded the Mozart Medal by the International Mozart Foundation in 1991, in recognition of his outstanding performances of Mozart's music. Krenn's career was tragically cut short when he died of a heart attack on August 26, 1998, at the age of 55. His death was a great loss to the world of classical music, and he is remembered today as one of the finest tenors of his generation. His recordings and performances continue to inspire and delight audiences around the world, and his legacy lives on as a testament to his talent and dedication to his art.

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